MCT Presents The Cottage
The Cottage - Never Before Seen Farce in Brevard!
Melbourne Civic Theatre (MCT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of The Cottage, the fast-paced, hilarious comedy by Sandy Rustin, directed by Peg Girard. Performances run May 22-June 28, 2026, at MCT's intimate theatre in Downtown Melbourne.
Performance Schedule:
Show Dates: May 22-June 28, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm
Special Saturday Matinee: June 13, 2026 at 2pm
Tickets:
All tickets are $35
Tickets on sale May 8 at www.mymct.org
Synopsis
The true meaning of fate, identity, and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous - potentially murderous - uncharacteristically feminist, 1923 British tale of sex, betrayal, and oh yes, love...when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover's wife.
Cast
Syliva: Mary Carson Barnette, Beau: Anthony DeTrano, Marjorie: Sarah Lawrence, Clarke: Richard Klenotich II, Dierdre: Jemimah Rajack, Richard: Chris Tsocanos
Production Staff
Director: Peg Girard, Set Design and Technical Director: Alan Selby, Light Design: Josh Huss, Set Artist: Linda Lindsey, Costumes: Susan Suomi, Hair and Wigs: by Jessica Foix
About Melbourne Civic Theatre
Founded in 1951 as the Indian River Players, Melbourne Civic Theatre is the Space Coast’s longest-running community theatre. Since 2006, MCT has called the intimate space in Historic Downtown Melbourne home. With a passion for theatrical excellence spanning more than seven decades, MCT continues to enrich the quality of life in Brevard County through live performance.
Melbourne Civic Theatre (MCT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of The Cottage, the fast-paced, hilarious comedy by Sandy Rustin, directed by Peg Girard. Performances run May 22-June 28, 2026, at MCT's intimate theatre in Downtown Melbourne.
Performance Schedule:
Show Dates: May 22-June 28, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm
Special Saturday Matinee: June 13, 2026 at 2pm
Tickets:
All tickets are $35
Tickets on sale May 8 at www.mymct.org
Synopsis
The true meaning of fate, identity, and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous - potentially murderous - uncharacteristically feminist, 1923 British tale of sex, betrayal, and oh yes, love...when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover's wife.
Cast
Syliva: Mary Carson Barnette, Beau: Anthony DeTrano, Marjorie: Sarah Lawrence, Clarke: Richard Klenotich II, Dierdre: Jemimah Rajack, Richard: Chris Tsocanos
Production Staff
Director: Peg Girard, Set Design and Technical Director: Alan Selby, Light Design: Josh Huss, Set Artist: Linda Lindsey, Costumes: Susan Suomi, Hair and Wigs: by Jessica Foix
About Melbourne Civic Theatre
Founded in 1951 as the Indian River Players, Melbourne Civic Theatre is the Space Coast’s longest-running community theatre. Since 2006, MCT has called the intimate space in Historic Downtown Melbourne home. With a passion for theatrical excellence spanning more than seven decades, MCT continues to enrich the quality of life in Brevard County through live performance.
Where is it happening?
817 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL, United States, Florida 32901
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